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Manny Pacquiao could face disciplinary action from Nevada boxing officials for failing to disclose a shoulder injury before he lost the sport's richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Nevada Athletic Commission Chairman Francisco Aguilar said yesterday that the state AG will look at why Pacquiao checked "no" a day before the fight on a questionnaire asking if he had a shoulder injury. Pacquiao could face a fine or suspension for not answering the question accurately. "It was not an anti-doping issue," says Travis Tygart, who heads the US Anti-Doping Agency, which was a third party to the fight. "The real question is why his camp checked 'no' on the disclosure. Either they made a terrible mistake to not follow the rules or they were trying not to give information to the other side."

Two hours before the fight, Pacquiao's corner asked Nevada regulators if he could be given a shot of Toradol, an anti-inflammatory. Aguilar denied it, saying the commission had no previous indication there was an injury and could not allow a shot in fairness to the Mayweather camp. NAC Executive Director Bob Bennett said Pacquiao filled out the form himself and understood the questions. "They didn't tell us a month ago," Bennett said. "They're not obligated to, but two hours before the fight they wanted a painkiller. That put us in a very precarious position." Pacquiao's camp said he decided to proceed even without the shot: "He makes no excuses. Manny gave it his best." Meanwhile, an orthopedic surgeon confirms Pacquiao will undergo surgery this week to repair a "significant tear" in his rotator cuff.

Hey, if Manny asked for a shot, then he DID disclose the injury, didn't he? The commission then declined to let him get it. They're pre-programmed to do everything they can to make sure Mayweather wins: Los Angeles (AFP) - Floyd Mayweather has said he is willing to grant Manny Pacquiao a rematch following the Filipino boxer's disclosure that a shoulder injury hampered his performance in last weekend's world title showdown, ESPN reported Tuesday. ESPN reported that Mayweather had told journalist Stephen A. Smith in a text message that he was ready to don gloves once again after Pacquiao recovers from surgery to repair a rotator cuff. "I will fight him in a year after his surgery," Mayweather said in the text message, according to ESPN. Mayweather's apparent readiness to step into the ring with Pacquiao once more appears to contradict remarks he made in the aftermath of his victory in Las Vegas on Saturday, when he insisted he planned to retire after one more fight in September. "My last fight is in September, and then it's time for me to hang it up," said Mayweather after his unanimous decision victory. The 38-year-old, who is just one win away from matching Rocky Marciano's 49-0 record, has previously said he has no desire to move past the heavyweight's revered unbeaten benchmark. However while it is doubtful that any rematch with Pacquiao could generate the levels of interest and income seen in their first encounter, it would still earn enough to be a money-spinning duel. Pacquiao's camp on Monday issued a statement confirming that the Filipino had suffered a "significant" muscle tear in his shoulder. "We have an MRI scan that confirms he has a rotator cuff tear. He has a significant tear," surgeon Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic said. ElAttrache is one of the most respected surgeons in North America, having operated on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke and Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Pacquiao's camp have complained that the Nevada State Athletic Commission barred the fighter from receiving treatment for the injury using an anti-inflammatory injection approved by the United States Anti-Doping Agency.